Reap energy efficiency improvement (EEI) grant unrestricted amount

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $495,000 Project Grant through the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868) to Valley Electric Association Inc., a non-profit organization located in Pahrump, Nevada. The grant, with a performance period from May 13, 2024 to May 13, 2026, will support the organization's energy efficiency improvement (EEI) initiatives. The REAP program provides grants and loan guarantees to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to promote renewable energy systems and energy efficiency upgrades, with the goal of reducing energy costs and expanding the use of clean energy technologies. This award to Valley Electric Association Inc. will fund projects such as solar panel installations, HVAC improvements, and building insulation enhancements to enhance the energy efficiency of the organization's facilities and operations.